Looking to plan ahead for tax season? Paro has the opportunity for you during tax season & beyond! Paro is expanding the expert network and we need 1099 Freelance Tax Specialists focused on Tax Prep AND/OR Tax Review with work beginning as soon as October 1st, 2021 for at least 20 hours per week. 

About Paro

Paro helps growing companies gain confidence in their finances. We match businesses with the highest vetted bookkeepers, accountants, financial analysts, and CFOs who provide remote, on-demand, hourly support when clients need it. 

Ultimately, our mission is to empower business professionals to pursue meaningful work on their own terms. We provide freelancers with a platform to grow and manage their book of business, along with tools to predict their future earnings. 

About Being A Tax Expert with Paro 

Paro provides freelancers (1099 contractors) with access to client work through the managed marketplace and allows you to grow your own book of business on the Paro platform while we handle the business development. Our team ensures that the client expectations and budgets of projects are clearly defined before they get to the freelancer to deliver. 

This freelancer will partner with a CPA firm during the tax busy season to provide support to multiple clients. CPA firms range from local boutique accounting firms to mid-tier public accounting firms. 

Examples of CPA Tax Freelancer Projects (not limited to):

Prepare quarterly & annual tax reports or tax returns (1120s, 1120-C, 1040s, 1065s, etc.)
Leverage software such as: Ultratax, Lacerte, CCH, and ProConnect
Manage and maintain the company’s tax database
Perform detailed reviews of all taxes prior to filing
Determine tax savings and recommend strategies to improve profits
Assess and research tax issues to identify solutions
Evaluate tax regulations and suggest policies that diminish tax burden
Comply with regulations by forwarding required information to federal, state, and local authorities
Offer support and guidance during audits
Present industry trends and changes related to taxes for clients

Experience/Skills Required:

Experience with Individual Returns, Real Estate partnerships, Multi-State Transactions

Minimum of 2 busy seasons within public accounting
College degree in Accounting or Tax (a plus)
Detail-oriented and highly organized
Advanced excel skills
Ability to work independently, without guidance and meet deadlines
Integrity, ethical standards and understanding of confidentiality
Professional communication skills- written, verbal and presentation skills